There are many types of plants including shade-loving shrubs that can tolerate or even thrive in low-light conditions. By choosing the right plants and shrubs, you can create a lush shady haven in your yard.
While some jasmine plants, like winter jasmine, tolerate shaded conditions, the star jasmine is a shade-loving vine. With the potential to act as a ground cover, this versatile plant is ideal for use in areas that receive lower levels of sunlight. Familiarize yourself with other prized features...
Above all, the most important considerations are sun exposure and the way your window box faces. The leaves of shade-lovers will get scorched in the high light levels of a south or west-facing wall; plants that thrive in full sun will grow tall and leggy in a northern exposure. Window B...
ochroleuca bloom during the summer (white). A couple of woodland plants that everyone tries to grow, but usually fail are bergenias and ligularias. The problem is our summer heat that often make molten piles of foliage from many northern favorites. The trick is to find the right species or...
Japanese forest grass is a low maintenance bright edging that flutters in the breeze. The delicate leaves look beautiful with many other shade plants, such as Hostas and Bluebells. Buy it HERE.* 10 | Coral Bells (Heuchera) Zones: 4 to 9Light: Shade to Part ShadeBloom Time: SpringHeight:...
Buy hosta plants from Proven Winners. Zones: 3-9 Exposure: Partial sun to shade Habit: Upright spreading habit Height/Spread: 2 to 48 inches tall, 5 to 60 inches wide Bloom time: Summer One of the most popular shade perennials, hosta is a foliage plant that comes in a wide range of...
Plants may need dividing every 3 or 4 years for best bloom.Pulmonarias are easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil, but prefer cool soils that are highly organic and moisture retentive. While dry conditions can lead to powdery mildew and leaf scorch, Lungwort is intolerant of wet...
fantastic plants come in shades of red, pink, and white; somevarieties are also fragrant. Camellias have a dense branching habit with shiny, bright green leaves, so the plants look lovely in the landscape even when not in bloom. Camellias are slow growers that prefer slightly sandy, acidic ...
Almost every garden has a shady spot and a shade loving plant or two is required. Last summer we put up a six foot fence. One side of that fence will be
While shade may feel like a limiting factor when it comes to colorful garden plants, it simply isn’t. Yes, your plant palette may not be quite as full as it is in a sunny garden, butthere are scores of excellent shade-loving perennial flowers that produce bright blooms all season long...